Good Shepherd Christian Academy serves 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
The student:teacher of Good Shepherd Christian Academy is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Experience Growth! ¡Experimenta el crecimiento!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Good Shepherd Christian Academy often compared to?
Good Shepherd Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Tepayac Continuation School, St. Helen School by visitors of our site.
What is Good Shepherd Christian Academy's ranking?
Good Shepherd Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Good Shepherd Christian Academy located?
Good Shepherd Christian Academy is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Logan Square.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Good Shepherd Christian Academy is Antonia Pantoja High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Grace School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
5504 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Diversey Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
St. Sylvester Elementary School ![St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance]( "St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
1.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School ![Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo]( "Dr Pedro Albizu Campos Puerto Rican High School Photo")
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
1.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library]( "Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Library")
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Center For Handicapped Children
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
2.1 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Sylvester Elementary School ![St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance]( "St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
New Life Academy
(Christian)
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
1.4 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
A-karrasel Enterprises, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
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Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Diversey Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
St. Sylvester Elementary School ![St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance]( "St. Sylvester Elementary School Photo - Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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